Presented by the Global Conservation Corps
Voices of Nature Podcast
HOSTED BY GCC BOARD ADVISOR BOB LUDKE
VOICES OF NATURE PODCAST
“Voices of Nature” is a podcast by Global Conservation Corps dedicated to sharing the voices of innovative, passionate leaders committed to saving and protecting the world’s most threatened natural resources.
By creating this podcast, Global Conversation Corps not only wants to showcase the amazing work of people who have dedicated their lives to living and working in some of the most challenging places in the world but also to explore solutions that all of us can be part of in an effort to protect wildlife and the ecosystems that all of us depend on for healthy, prosperous lives.
Featured Episodes:
9: Ellen Miles Explains Why Nature is a Human Right
In this episode we meet Ellen Miles, Founder of Nature is a Human Right – an organization based in London, England with a mission of making access to green space a recognized human right.
8: Aristide Takoukam and His Efforts to Save Manatees, Sea...
Aristide Takoukam – a National Geographic Explorer and founder of the African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO) - talks about his efforts to save manatees, sea turtles, and freshwater wildlife in Cameroon.
7. Jean Claude Biver and His Love for Nature
It has been written, “You never quite know what’s going to happen around Biver.” In this episode, Jean Claude Biver explains why he loves nature and he talks about how all of us will be happier and live healthier, more enjoyable lives if we too can find ways to express...
6. Kate Vannelli and the World of Cheetahs
In this episode we speak with Kate Vannelli – a conservationist, artist, and the Future Rangers Program Director for Global Conservation Corps. Kate’s work has taken her from the Himalayas to Brazil to South Africa. Kate’s story is a powerful one as she recounts why she has dedicated her career...
5. Michele Sofisti on the Importance of Biodiversity
GCC Board Member Michele Sofisti has combined a successful career in leading some of the most iconic brands in the world – Ferrari, Gucci, and Swatch to name a few – with a passion for protecting nature. In this episode we discuss the importance of biodiversity – the building block...
4. Cara Khan and Her Journey Into the Grand Canyon
In this episode Cara Yar Khan recounts her 12-day, 200 mile trek into the Grand Canyon by horse and raft. More impressive, Cara did so shortly after receiving a life-altering diagnosis: Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy, a rare form of muscular dystrophy that leads to severe disability. Listen to Cara discuss...
3. Allison Devlin Takes Us into the Pantanal
Allison Devlin takes us into the Pantanal region of Brazil as she explains why jaguars are a “near threatened” species. Allison and the team at Panthera are working to balance the imperative of protecting jaguar habitats with providing greater socio-economic opportunities for the people living in the Pantanal.
2. Anton Mzimba and the Life of a Ranger in...
Anton Mzimba is a ranger at the Timbavati Private Game Reserve. In this episode, Anton takes us into the life of a ranger. He talks about what it is like to stand up to poachers and the enormous cost rangers like him must bear in doing so.
1. Matt Lindenberg Shares the Vision of the Global Conservation...
Matt Lindenberg is the guest on the inaugural Voices of Nature podcast. Matt is the Founder and Executive Director of Global Conservation Corps. Listen to Matt as he shares his vision for GCC and why he is so hopeful for a better future. As an added bonus, Matt paints a...
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8. Aristide Takoukam
National Geographic Explorer | Founder: African Marine Mammal Conservation Organization (AMMCO)
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